Ageing Workforces and Ageing Occupations: A Discussion Paper

Author: Fiona Alpass and Ruth Mortimer

DoL commissioned the Labour Market Dynamics Group at Massey University to review NZ and international research and identify emerging issues and knowledge gaps for ageing workforces and ageing occupations. The discussion paper outlines the changing nature of work and its relationship to demographic changes; identifies the extent of workforce ageing in NZ, and particular occupations where ageing is a significant phenomenon; identifies emerging issues in research and policy; and identifies knowledge gaps in relation to workforce ageing and ageing occupations.

All publications in subject category: Demographic change

     · Globalisation, gendered migration and labour markets
     · Older People in Work: Key Trends and Patterns 1991-2005
     · Prime-aged Males who are Not in the Labour Force

All publications in subject category: Older adults

     · 45 Plus: Choices in the labour market. Final Report – Stage 1 Review of literature on programmes of career information, advice and guidance for mature non-participants
     · 45 Plus: Choices in the labour market. Final Report – Stage 2 Quantitative Survey
     · 45 Plus: Choices in the labour market. Final Report – Stage 3 Qualitative Survey
     · Combining Work and Eldercare: a study of employees in two City Councils who provide informal care for older people
     · Older People in Work: Key Trends and Patterns 1991-2005
     · Survey of Long-term Unemployment